Officials announced today the 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will celebrate its 10th anniversary at Lake Ray Roberts, in the shadows of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
The three-day festival is scheduled for May 20-22, 2016, with the fishing competition taking place at Lake Ray Roberts in Denton and Toyota Stadium in Frisco hosting concerts and activities. Proceeds from TTBC will continue to benefit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) youth and urban outreach programs.
“Toyota has been a proud supporter of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department since 2002, and Toyota is excited to spotlight another great fishery in the state of Texas through the TTBC,” said Katie Scallan, executive director of the Texas Bass Classic Foundation. “Toyota’s roots have been firmly planted in the great state of Texas since 1969 with the founding of independent distributor Gulf States Toyota, and for more than a decade with Toyota’s manufacturing facility in San Antonio where Tundras and Tacomas are now built. Toyota’s roots have deepened since announcing the relocation of its North American headquarters to Plano, and Toyota looks forward to continuing to promote and support the great resources Texas has to offer for many years to come.”
As host venue, Toyota Stadium will feature a wide array of family-friendly activities held in conjunction with the event. Fans can expect the return of the annual three-day, star-studded lineup of country music concerts, a large outdoor consumer expo and numerous outdoor family activities—all held in addition to the fishing action taking place at Lake Ray Roberts. Last year's off-the-water activities were cancelled due to heavy rains around Lake Fork.
“We are looking forward to celebrating TTBC’s 10th anniversary in the city of Frisco at Toyota Stadium,” said Lenny Francoeur, TTBC’s tournament director. “This world-class facility was built to host large scale events and will provide an amazing venue for TTBC fans and partners.”
The field for the TTBC will continue to be comprised of the top 15 finishers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Tour points standings along with five at-large berths and the defending champion. The full field will compete for 2 days before being reduced to the Top 10 for the final day.
“I love competing in Texas because their lakes are some of the healthiest and most productive in the country, thanks in large part to the efforts of TPWD,” said 2015 TTBC champion Brent Ehrler. “I am excited to return to Lone Star State and defend my TTBC title on Lake Ray Roberts in 2016.”
Ticket and concert information will be available in early 2016. For more information and event news, visit www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com.
